Feed an Ego

Word Type: Idiom

Definition

To praise or flatter someone excessively, often to the point of making them feel overly important or self-centered.

Example

  • “By constantly telling him how great he is, you’re just feeding his ego.”
  • “She didn’t need anyone to feed her ego, but the compliments kept coming.”
  • “He loves it when people feed his ego, especially when he wins a game.”
  • “Her manager was always feeding her ego, which made her feel even more confident.”
  • “They always feed his ego, making him believe he can do no wrong.”